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Food Safety Program

The Clermont County Public Health (CCPH) Food Safety Program annually licenses and inspects establishments that prepare and sell food in Clermont County. The goal of this program is to ensure that food sold in Clermont County is safe and served in a clean environment. The Food Safety Program strives to protect the community against foodborne illnesses resulting from health code violations and improper handling of food. Food Safety Program activities include but not limited to:

License and inspect food establishments

Approve plans for all new and renovated food-related establishments

Investigate foodborne illnesses and reports of contaminated food

Investigate customer complaints

Procure and analyze water samples from food establishments with privately owned wells

Provide food safety trainings

License Types

Food Service Operation (FSO) License: Issued to a location or area where food is prepared and served in individual portions. Examples include restaurants, cafeterias, and schools. For additional information about obtaining FSO/RFE license, please read our Planning For Success guide.

Temporary Food License: Issued to a facility that is operated at an event for no more than five consecutive days. For more info and application, please click here.

Mobile Food License: Issued to a moveable structure which must change locations at least once every 40 days. For more info and application, please click here.

Vending Machine License: Issued to a facility that sells temperature controlled food (frozen, refrigerated, or hot food). A license is also required if the food is dispensed in an open container or cup, such as coffee, soda, soup, or hot chocolate. For more info, please click here.

Micro Market License: Issued to an unmanned store generally located within an office building. This facility offers TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) food and non-TCS food items for purchase via self-checkout kiosk. Equipment that dispenses TCS food (coolers/freezers/hot holding units) must have health switches that will automatically be activated in the event of a temperature control issue or power failure. For more info, please click here.